Servings
Font
Back
0 from 6 votes

Spinach Orzo Salad with White Beans

A healthy orzo salad with spinach, basil, and a lemon vinaigrette. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 (14 fluid ounce) can white beans drained & rinsed
  • 1-2 large handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1 Small handful of basil torn
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shallot or chives chopped finely
Dressing:
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Once it's cooked, rinse it under cold water and let it drain thoroughly.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare your other salad ingredients and add them to a salad bowl. 
  3. Whisk the dressing together in a small bowl and toss it with the other salad ingredients once your orzo is cool and drained. You may need to adjust the oil quantity based on personal preferences. Make sure you season the salad well with salt & pepper. 
  4. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • I wouldn't make this salad ahead because the spinach will wilt. You could cook the orzo ahead and toss it with a little bit of olive oil to stop it from sticking, then assemble the salad when needed.
  • Serves 4+ as a side.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 618mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1544IU (31%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 618mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1544IU 31%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.